Learn about lifelong care for your tortoise, including diet and habitat Tortoises are a long-term commitment with lifespans ranging from 50 to 100 years, sometimes outliving their owners. Housing ...

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The Division of Wildlife Resources is now accepting adoption applications for people looking for a four-legged companion -- with a shell. According to a statement issued by the ...

When it comes to caring for small animals, many people incorrectly assume that the smaller the pet means the smaller the work. In reality, caring for a tortoise can require a lot of space, time, and ...

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5)-- If you’re looking for a pet that’s a little more unique than just your average dog and cat, we have just the thing. Arizona Game & Fish still needs help sending home a record ...

Robinson, a Sonoran desert tortoise, has become a favorite among Arizona Game and Fish Department staff. Known for his curious nature, he likes to follow people, moseying over their shoes and bobbing ...

Here’s something you might not know about tortoises: They have nerve endings in their shells, which means they can feel it when you pet them. If you don’t believe it, watch Redfoot wiggle around when ...

PONCE INLET, Fla. — The Marine Science Center in Ponce Inlet says it is about to set a new record for the number of injured gopher tortoises it is taking care of. Some of the tortoises have dog bites ...

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Looking for a roommate that won’t talk back and may outlive you? The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is seeking adoptive owners for 15 desert tortoises. The Utah ...